Erasmus Campus | Ombudsperson reflects on inclusion and participation in a democratic State

On August 28, in Marvão, Ombudsperson Luísa Neto participated in Erasmus Campus 2026—The Inclusion and Diversity Bootcamp, which brought together about 30 young people, aged 16 to 26, from different parts of the country. “How can we include everyone in the democratic state?” was the theme of the Ombudsperson’s presentation, in which she invited participants to reflect on the meaning…

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Statement | National Secondary School Exams and Admission to Higher Education

Following the previous press release, concerning the steps taken with the Office of the Minister for Education, Science and Innovation to obtain an update on the procedure for publishing the national examination results, and to identify the measures envisaged to mitigate the risks involved, particularly in relation to the start of the second examination phase, the Ombudsman has since been…

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Ombudsman Marks 50th Anniversary with Award for Higher Education Students

As part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations, the Portuguese Ombudsman is launching the «50 Years of the Ombudsman Award», open to undergraduate and graduate students in all fields of study who are enrolled in higher education institutions in Portugal. The initiative aims to raise students’ awareness of fundamental rights and encourage reflection and the production of new studies on the institution,…

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Public Transport | Ombudsman publishes report on accessibility for people with disabilities or reduced mobility

The right of people with disabilities or reduced mobility to access public transport independently, safely and with dignity is an essential dimension of inclusion and is widely enshrined in law. Despite this, numerous obstacles continue to prevent this right from being effectively exercised. Many passengers have to plan every journey in great detail, without any guarantee that they will be…

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Reconstruction and Evacuations | Ombudsman Examines Public Response to Storm Kristin and the 2025 Wildfires

On World Humanitarian Day, as recognized by the United Nations, the Ombudsman is publishing two thematic reports addressing key aspects of the response by public authorities to Storm Kristin and the rural wildfires of 2025, putting forward recommendations to strengthen the State’s preparedness, institutional coordination, and protection of fundamental rights in disaster situations. Entitled «Storm Kristin: Assessment of Housing Reconstruction…

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